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Clinical competency in children’s nursing: a legal commentary

Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsCornock M
JournalNursing Children and Young People
Volume23
Issue10
Pagination18-19
ISBN Number2046-2336
URLhttp://oro.open.ac.uk/31500/

Abstract

Competence can be defined as having the requisite knowledge, skills,judgement, and experience to undertake a role or task. This article discusses competency and why it is important for children's nurses to consider their skills and knowledge before taking on a procedure or role.